This consultation was open from:
September 24, 2021
to November 23, 2021
Decision summary
A decision was made to approve an amendment to the Niagara Escarpment Plan to allow for a site-specific change to the Land Use Designation of the subject property from Mineral Resource Extraction Area to Escarpment Natural Area and Escarpment Protection Area.
Location details
Site location details
3475 Campbellville Rd
Town of Milton, Region of Halton
Part Lot 6, Concession 4 (Geographic Township of Nassagaweya)
Proponent(s)
Niagara Escarpment Commission
232 Guelph St
Georgetown,
ON
L7G 4B1
Canada
Decision details
The Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry has decided to approve an amendment to the Niagara Escarpment Plan to change the land use designation of the lands found at Part Lot 6, Concession 4, 3475 Campbellville Road in the Town of Milton, Region of Halton from Mineral Resource Extraction Area to Escarpment Protection Area. The 24.2 ha (59.8 ac) subject lands are currently designated Mineral Resource Extraction Area in the Niagara Escarpment Plan, in conjunction with a sand and gravel pit extraction operation that was established in the 1960’s and licensed under the Aggregate Resources Act (ARA).
The extraction activities have ceased, the site has been rehabilitated, and the licence has been surrendered. The subject lands are being re-designated to Escarpment Protection Area, consistent with the Land Use Designation Criteria and Objectives in the NEP.
Effects of consultation
The only public comment to the amendment was received through the Environmental Registry, and simply stated support for the proposal. Comments from the municipality, region and conservation authority were supportive. No changes to the proposal were made.
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232 Guelph Street
Georgetown,
ON
L7G 4B1
Canada
How to Appeal
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Sandy Dobbyn
232 Guelph Street
Georgetown,
ON
L7G 4B1
Canada
Original proposal
Proposal details
The approximately 24.18 ha (59.76 ac) subject lands are currently designated Mineral Resource Extraction Area in the Niagara Escarpment Plan (NEP), in conjunction with a sand and gravel pit extraction operation that was established in the 1960’s (pre-dating the NEP) and Development Control).
The extraction activities have ceased, the site has been rehabilitated, and the licence has been surrendered. The subject lands are being proposed to be re-designated to Escarpment Protection Area, consistent with the Land Use Designation Criteria and Objectives in the NEP).
Public consultation opportunities
Sections 7 and 10 (1) of the Niagara Escarpment Planning and Development Act requires that affected ministries and municipalities be provided with advance notice of the proposed amendment. The Niagara Escarpment Commission (NEC) will do so via direct email/mail and a posting on the NEC website. The proposal will also be posted in a local newspaper (Milton Champion), inviting comment. Additionally, landowners within 120 m of the subject property will be notified via direct mail and invited to comment.
Supporting materials
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Some supporting materials may not be available online. If this is the case, you can request to view the materials in person.
Get in touch with the office listed below to find out if materials are available.
232 Guelph Street
Georgetown,
ON
L7G 4B1
Canada
Comment
Commenting is now closed.
This consultation was open from September 24, 2021
to November 23, 2021
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Sandy Dobbyn
232 Guelph Street
Georgetown,
ON
L7G 4B1
Canada
Comments received
Through the registry
1By email
3By mail
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